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These cottage cheese waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with over 20g of protein per serving—all without using protein powder. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or meal prep option.
If you’re looking for a satisfying, nourishing way to start your day, these waffles are a must-try!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✔️ High in protein (23g per waffle)
- ✔️ Crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside
- ✔️ Made with simple pantry ingredients
- ✔️ Perfect for sweet or savory toppings
- ✔️ Freezer-friendly for easy mornings
🕒 Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Servings: 4 waffles
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Waffle Maker
Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease if needed.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. Blend Wet Ingredients
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter (or oil), maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
4. Combine Batter
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Let batter rest for 2–3 minutes.
5. Cook Waffles
Pour about ¾ cup batter into the waffle iron and cook for 3–4 minutes, until golden and crisp.
6. Serve
Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nut butter.
💡 Tips
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture
- Blend well to remove curds for a smooth batter
- Don’t overmix to keep waffles fluffy
- Let batter rest for better results
🔄 Variations
- 🍫 Add chocolate chips
- 🫐 Mix in blueberries
- 🌰 Add chopped nuts for crunch
- 🍂 Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Up to 5 days
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
- Reheat: Toast or air fry for crispiness
📝 Final Thoughts
These cottage cheese waffles are a delicious, protein-packed upgrade to your usual breakfast. Quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep—they’re a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
